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Brilio.net - The appearance of acne on your face certainly makes you feel uncomfortable and feel less confident. This condition makes you want to quickly get rid of acne. However, getting rid of acne is not as easy as you imagine.
Acne on the face tends to be difficult to remove, especially when it becomes inflamed. You need a long time for these pimples to disappear from your face. But before knowing how to get rid of acne, you need to know the cause of this problem.
The most common cause of acne is excess oil production. You need to know, the sebaceous glands under the skin produce oil (sebum) to keep the skin moist. However, excess oil production can cause clogged pores and cause acne.
Apart from these factors, dead skin cells that accumulate on the surface of the skin can also clog pores. When pores are blocked, Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) bacteria can multiply in them, causing inflammation and/or acne.
Not only that, changes in androgen hormones, such as those that occur during adolescence, pregnancy and the menstrual cycle, can influence the sebaceous glands to produce more oil. This can trigger the appearance of acne, you know.
Acne makes the appearance of the face less attractive, so a number of people are looking for ways to get rid of this problem. Usually, to treat acne, many people rely on treatment at beauty clinics or can also apply skincare products.
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So, if you have done the two methods above but it doesn't go away. There are other methods recommended by doctors. In a video upload on his YouTube channel, Doctor Valentino suggests using ice cubes to get rid of acne.
By using these materials you don't need to spend extra money. Apart from being cheap, these ice cubes are effective for removing acne and are safe because they do not contain chemicals.
"The benefits of ice cubes for the face can actually be used to get rid of acne, especially for cystic acne or inflammatory acne. This can be an alternative for friends besides using acne medicine or skin care," said the doctor, briliobeauty.net quoted from YouTube Dr. Valentino, Thursday (7/3).
Benefits of ice cubes to get rid of acne.
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As you know, ice cubes have a cooling effect which can help reduce inflammation in acne. When a pimple becomes inflamed, the blood vessels around it dilate and cause swelling. By regularly compressing the acne area with ice cubes, you can help control excess oil that can cause acne. Apart from that, ice cubes can also help tighten pores and reduce excess oil production.
"Eliminating acne is meant here, namely relieving acne by reducing swelling or reducing the inflammatory process. Because to remove acne until it heals, medical treatment is needed, depending on the type of acne experienced," he added.
Furthermore, the doctor said do not stay in contact with ice cubes or freezing temperatures for too long. This condition can cause ice burns.
How to use ice cubes to relieve acne here consists of several stages, including:
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1. Prepare a clean ice cube tray
2. Always wash your face before using ice cubes as a treatment
3. Prepare a clean washcloth or towel
4. Use a thin cloth and cover the ice when applying it to the face. The goal is to protect the face from getting too cold.
5. Rub the ice cubes slowly all over your face until smooth
6. Do this for approximately 10 to 15 minutes, maximum four hours
7. Dry your face using a clean towel
8. To get maximum results, use these ice cubes at least once every 1 to 2 days.
(brl/psa)
